Information du profil
Information de voyage
Actuellement, je suis
en voyage
Ma prochaine destination :
Cyprus - du Fév 2025 au Fév 2025 Voir tout
Description
Hi! I'm Colin, originally from Nottingham, UK.
I’ve always been passionate about nature and the outdoors and I'm eager to gain new skills, friendships and experiences working with you on your current projects. I'm particularly interested in learning and improving skills in d.i.y, animal care, and gardening
Immediately before workaway, i worked for myself for over 3 years as a gardener and landscaper. This helped me improve my organisational skills, discipline, and responsibility, and brought me into contact with many different people.
Before this, I've worked in retail, hospitality, and at an addiction recovery centre, where I've honed my customer service and people skills.
Voluntary placements at a city farm and community allotments have also occupied my time.
In my free time i enjoy reading and drawing, but i also like to explore new places by foot and by bicycle. i also have interests in meditation, yoga, and the natural world.
Conscientious and introverted i like some quiet time, but i also enjoy the company of others, engaging in conversation, and working with others towards a common goal
I've been Workawaying for over three years now, and I continue to enjoy the experiences it brings me. For the last year I've returned to previous hosts, but I'm now keen to travel and meet new people once again
If you want to know any more about me, please ask :)
Centres d’intérêt
Photographie
Ferme
Livres
Activités en plein air
Astronomie
Dev. personnel
Histoire
Soin des plantes
Randonnée
Montagne
Jardinage
Camping
Cyclisme
Animaux
Nature
Yoga / bien-être
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Débutant
Italien: DébutantPlus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I can help teach English
Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Bricolage et projets de construction
Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
Entretien général
Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
Aider dans une ferme
Éco-projets
Aider à la maison
S’occuper des animaux
Accueil / tourisme
Travail associatif
Projets artistiques
Aide informatique / Internet
Langues
J'ai des connaissances :
Jardinage
Quelles sont vos compétences ?
• Gardening - weeding, hedgecutting, lawnmowing, garden clearance, plant ID, vegetable gardening
• Landscaping - Labouring, fence construction, polytunnel construction
• Animal care - mucking out, feeding animals, herding animals
• House work - I used to live on my own so i'm very familiar with all house work
• Retail/hospitality - people skills, team work
Âge
44
Informations complémentaires
Fumeur
Permis de conduire
Allergies
Régime alimentaire spécial
None
Feedback
8 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Join our young family and ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin stayed with us for just over a week - a short, but definitely productive stay.
Colin is a very experienced workawayer and it was a pleasure to have him with us. He is polite, friendly and hardworking. It was very easy to leave a project to Colin who worked independently with whatever we put him up to.
While he was here he helped us: weed… read more
Colin is a very experienced workawayer and it was a pleasure to have him with us. He is polite, friendly and hardworking. It was very easy to leave a project to Colin who worked independently with whatever we put him up to.
While he was here he helped us: weed… read more
(Excellent
)
17 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Join our young family and ...)
Jonas and Randi immediately allowed me to feel right at home in their house giving me freedom to explore and use all the available space. I'm thankful to be one of the first workawayers here and to begin some projects in their garden. Jonas and Randi are very friendly, interesting people and were very understanding and considerate to us… read more
(Excellent
)
4 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Help us with our DIY projects ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin was a wonderful and really helpful.
He helped us build something that we really need help with a long time ago and were happy that he helped us finished before the snow come,we are happy to have him back any time.
He helped us build something that we really need help with a long time ago and were happy that he helped us finished before the snow come,we are happy to have him back any time.
(Excellent
)
4 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Help us with our DIY projects ...)
I had a good couple of weeks with Marianne in the north of Sweden. I saw reindeer and the northern lights, and the quiet and peacefulness of the area is amazing - there is freedom to roam anywhere.
Marianne is naturally very kind and generous and instantly made me feel at home in her house. Marianne is also friendly and sociable, and took me out… read more
Marianne is naturally very kind and generous and instantly made me feel at home in her house. Marianne is also friendly and sociable, and took me out… read more
(Excellent
)
2 sept. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Help us with our farmhouse in ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
We enjoyed having Colin with us very much. He did a great job with the work we had for him. Apart from being independent and self sufficient, he easily followed instructions and asked when he was unsure, working in a methodical and steady way. We are grateful for all the time and effort he put in.
Colin is also very pleasant to have around,… read more
Colin is also very pleasant to have around,… read more
(Excellent
)
19 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Help us with our farmhouse in ...)
Ken and Linda are great hosts and a wonderful couple. They are both very down to earth and allowed me to feel at ease around their home. They are also very kind, caring and generous, and frequently took me out to see the local area, in and around Ystad. I was treated to several meals, including a moose kebab, and taken to the cinema twice - the… read more
(Excellent
)
Photos
Amis
Feedback
8 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Join our young family and ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin stayed with us for just over a week - a short, but definitely productive stay.
Colin is a very experienced workawayer and it was a pleasure to have him with us. He is polite, friendly and hardworking. It was very easy to leave a project to Colin who worked independently with whatever we put him up to.
While he was here he helped us: weed… read more
Colin is a very experienced workawayer and it was a pleasure to have him with us. He is polite, friendly and hardworking. It was very easy to leave a project to Colin who worked independently with whatever we put him up to.
While he was here he helped us: weed… read more
(Excellent)
17 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Join our young family and ...)
Jonas and Randi immediately allowed me to feel right at home in their house giving me freedom to explore and use all the available space. I'm thankful to be one of the first workawayers here and to begin some projects in their garden. Jonas and Randi are very friendly, interesting people and were very understanding and considerate to us… read more
(Excellent)
4 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Help us with our DIY projects ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin was a wonderful and really helpful.
He helped us build something that we really need help with a long time ago and were happy that he helped us finished before the snow come,we are happy to have him back any time.
He helped us build something that we really need help with a long time ago and were happy that he helped us finished before the snow come,we are happy to have him back any time.
(Excellent)
4 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Help us with our DIY projects ...)
I had a good couple of weeks with Marianne in the north of Sweden. I saw reindeer and the northern lights, and the quiet and peacefulness of the area is amazing - there is freedom to roam anywhere.
Marianne is naturally very kind and generous and instantly made me feel at home in her house. Marianne is also friendly and sociable, and took me out… read more
Marianne is naturally very kind and generous and instantly made me feel at home in her house. Marianne is also friendly and sociable, and took me out… read more
(Excellent)
2 sept. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Help us with our farmhouse in ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
We enjoyed having Colin with us very much. He did a great job with the work we had for him. Apart from being independent and self sufficient, he easily followed instructions and asked when he was unsure, working in a methodical and steady way. We are grateful for all the time and effort he put in.
Colin is also very pleasant to have around,… read more
Colin is also very pleasant to have around,… read more
(Excellent)
19 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Help us with our farmhouse in ...)
Ken and Linda are great hosts and a wonderful couple. They are both very down to earth and allowed me to feel at ease around their home. They are also very kind, caring and generous, and frequently took me out to see the local area, in and around Ystad. I was treated to several meals, including a moose kebab, and taken to the cinema twice - the… read more
(Excellent)
1 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Community life at an Anglican ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Thanks so much for your time here Colin! Colin is an incredibly hard worker and really enjoys seeing tasks finished which was such a gift to us! He participated in all our community rhythms and even as an introvert, made lots of great connections here. You are welcome back anytime Colin!!
(Excellent)
22 avr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Community life at an Anglican ...)
Staying at the River Monastery has been an interesting experience for me. I've seen how a busy community gels together and thrives in this peaceful setting amongst the hills. I had a cosy cabin looking out onto paddocks with horses, sheep, and rabbits. My work has included chopping wood for kindling, some gardening, and painting jobs, weather… read more
(Excellent)
3 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Join us and explore sunny ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin was a delight to have around. He was an independent worker, a real perfectionist and got started early in the day. He completed a variety of tasks including cleaning and tidying in my mother's kitchen, laying down a pathway of pavers and stones in her garden, weeding, and sanding and staining two sets of outdoor tables and chairs (they now… read more
(Excellent)
17 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Join us and explore sunny ...)
I had a great 10 days with Carolyn, Richard and Lorna in Nelson, and I was also given the chance to help out with Carolyn's cousin and her partner too. They were all very welcoming, easy-going, friendly and great company with a fair balance between work and play. My main tasks included gardening, wood staining the garden furniture, cleaning… read more
(Excellent)
25 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Help with our garden (mostly) ...)
Liz and Kindra really made me feel at home when i arrived. They were both very generous with their time. I worked in the mornings, then in the afternoons i was given use of the e-bike or taken to the local market, out for a walk, or to the beach for a swim. I'm grateful for a fun and varied week, and i really enjoyed great meals, stargazing, and… read more
(Excellent)
11 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte (Come and join our vibrant ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin is a five star workawayer! Always willing to do anything from diy, to cleaning, to gardening and even making great coffees!
Colin fitted really well within our community and we will miss him. Very gentle and open-minded we would recommend him to any host.
Colin fitted really well within our community and we will miss him. Very gentle and open-minded we would recommend him to any host.
(Excellent)
10 févr. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Come and join our vibrant ...)
I've stayed here twice and had very interesting stays both times. I've learnt much about Buddhism from great people who've been more than happy to share with me their pearls of wisdom, though I left still wanting to know more. I've been allowed to participate in 2 evening classes each week and some lunchtime meditations, which have been both… read more
(Excellent)
28 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Help with my toddler, ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin is an amazing person and a great worker.
He helped us a lot and we could finish a couple of projects in the property.
We were really happy to have him here and we look forward to his visit again.
Happy travels Colin and thanks for your precious help 🙏🏻
He helped us a lot and we could finish a couple of projects in the property.
We were really happy to have him here and we look forward to his visit again.
Happy travels Colin and thanks for your precious help 🙏🏻
(Excellent)
28 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Help with my toddler, ...)
Kathy is great, and her and her family are very kind, generous and hospitable hosts. I'm thankful for the patience that was shown to me on tasks that are not my forte. Kathy's mum cooked amazing traditional Portuguese meals every day and it was a pleasure sitting with the family at meal times with little Gabrielle providing entertainment.
Wifi… read more
Wifi… read more
(Excellent)
30 oct. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin spent two weeks with on the farm. He fitted easily into our lifestyle and was a very capable helper. He worked on our pond project, made us a willow wigwam, strimmed along the lane and helped with repairs around the yard which was very much appreciated.
He got on very well with our other helper and friends. Colin was very interested in… read more
He got on very well with our other helper and friends. Colin was very interested in… read more
(Excellent)
30 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Help with horses, home and ...)
I've had a great stay with Myfanwy and Ifor on their stud farm. I find the work schedule really useful to ensure fairness to both of us. The work has been very varied from grooming horses, to fixing gates, to cooking Welsh cakes - the last of which was a real treat! We always had tea and cake for mid-morning break which i miss, and Myfanwy always… read more
(Excellent)
14 oct. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Help with self-sustainable ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin is a top-notch worker; I could not have expected or wanted anyone better. Dependable, hard-working, always willing, taking initiative, and just getting things done. He came at a time of year I was almost afraid I wouldn’t get any applications, so I was relieved and very excited when his application came. There is a lot to do, getting the… read more
(Excellent)
12 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Help with self-sustainable ...)
I had a great stay with Birgitta, harvesting potatoes, berry picking, and helping out with other gardening tasks. Birgitta offered a very relaxed stay, with my own room, freedom around the house, and to come and go at leisure. I also had the loan of some warmer weather gear for which i'm very grateful. Birgitta is calm, relaxed, and easy to get… read more
(Excellent)
5 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin was such a great guy to have work here as a volunteer. He was fantastic in the garden helping me get on top of all the strimming and weed control. He helped wherever he possibly could and fitted in well with everyone. Including the animals 😊
He made a great path into the poly tunnel which I am forever grateful for.
He is missed by all and… read more
He made a great path into the poly tunnel which I am forever grateful for.
He is missed by all and… read more
(Excellent)
3 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Come to County Down and help ...)
I've had a great experience with Louise, Sarah and Mary. Louise is a very welcoming and open host and I felt very comfortable staying here. Tasks have been many and varied including strimming, feeding the animals, pressure washing and bonfires. Loiuse has been very generous with her time and under her expert tutelage, I've been shown how to plank… read more
(Excellent)
11 mai 2022
Laissé par l'hôte (Cleaning up garden, sheds and ...) pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin is a great guy, he stayed with us for 4 weeks and he helped out with anything that we asked him for. It was a new experience for him to catch ewes who needed help with giving birth and subsequently to try to catch healthy strong lambs, who were ready to go out on grass with their mum, this can be a challenge but I think Colin enjoyed it. As… read more
(Excellent)
5 mai 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Cleaning up garden, sheds and ...)
Staying with Eamon, Anna, Johanna and Gráinne on their farm has been a great experience for me. I've been made to feel at home, sometimes watching a film or playing games in the evening or having my own time to read or go and talk to the animals. The pet dogs and cats are super friendly too.
I was here for 4 weeks, but these must be the best of… read more
I was here for 4 weeks, but these must be the best of… read more
(Excellent)
3 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Help me with some gardening ...)
I had a good 2.5 weeks in Pembroke at Richard's place. Richard is a great cook and i never went hungry. The work in the garden was mainly clearance and landscaping and once shown what to do, i was left to get on with it. Richard is knowledgeable about Pembrokeshire and it's history and was happy to drive me to places at the weekend
(Excellent)
6 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Colin)
Colin Stayed here for 5 months, right through the winter, not an easy time to be staying in a wooden chalet without electricity; he took up the challenge and chopped his own wood to keep his little wood burner going and spent the long winter evenings reading in there.
He has worked hard and helped transform my cottage from a building site into a… read more
He has worked hard and helped transform my cottage from a building site into a… read more
(Excellent)
5 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Colin) pour l'hôte
(Learn about permaculture and ...)
Ellie has been a great host and made my stay enjoyable and memorable. It was my first workaway and I was here for over 5 months. Ellie has driven me to various places around Pembrokeshire and shared her knowledge of the areas: I've been taken along to circle dancing, permaculture group, the cinema, burial sites, many beaches and the train or coach… read more
(Excellent)